Hastagiri Jain Tirth

Hastagiri Jain Tirth is a famous Jain temple near Palitana in Gujarat. It is on a hill near the Shetrunjaya River. It is one of the popular pilgrimage places in Gujarat. Hastagiri Jain Tirth is one of the best places to visit in Palitana. 

Hastagiri Jain Tirth is at the top of the Hill and people can also choose to trek and reach. From the top of the Hill, visitors can see the beautiful views of the surroundings. Visitors can also see the Palitana temple. It looks beautiful. The scenes of the city are very peaceful.

What is the history of Hastagiri Jain Tirth?

The Jain Tirth is in honour of Bhagwan Rishabhdev and Shri Adishwar Bhagwan. The Hill is also famous as a Hastisengiri. According to the temple's history, the place has been sacred since the time of Bhagwan Adishwar. Bharat Chakravartin, the eldest son of Bhagwan Adishwar, was the one who found the sacred place. 

According to the people, even today, people can see the food images of Bhagwan in a small temple on a very old Hill. It is a belief that Bharat Chakravartin got his salvation here. He was in the food fasting until death came and got Moksha here. The elephant of the King also followed him till death, and it is the reason this place is called Shri Hastagiri Teerth.

On the Hill, there is a large Temple that was built in 1979. The temple is 9 acres in area. The Hastagiri Jain Tirth is an octagon. 

The main part of the temple has four idols of Rishabh Dev facing in different directions. The Doom, near the very private place, has carvings similar to those of the temples of Mount Abu.

How many steps are there in the Tirth temple?

Hastagiri Jain Tirth Temple is one of the most revered Jain temples in the world. It is a belief that if people climb 3500 stalls to reach the top of the Hill, it will clear their Karma and help them attain Moksha.

How many Jain Tirths are there in Gujarat?

Gujarat has a total of 108 Jain Tirth temples. The most popular are 16 ancient Bhagwan Parshwanath Tirth temples in Gujarat. The Hastagiri Jain Tirth is a must-visit during the Palitana tour package.